Lesotho News

Maseru — To address the high burden of tuberculosis (TB) in the country, the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially launched its National TB Parliamentary Caucus in a high-level event held on Friday, 8 May 2026, in Maseru. The launch was led by the Rt Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly, Tlohang Sekhamane, and attended by the Minister of Health, Hon.

Maseru — The media plays a vital role in shaping public perceptions, influencing community behaviour, and ensuring accountability in health and other sectors. Recognizing this, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Lesotho Ministry of Health, hosted a one-day dialogue with the media in Maseru under the theme “Reporting Health Right: Standing with Science.” 

The meeting engaged journalists and key partners to strengthen capacity for accurate, evidence-based, and ethical health reporting. 

Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on 7 April 1948, launching a year-long public health campaign. 

Maseru—For 35-year-old Mokeseng Habasisi, being the first man in Lesotho to receive Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention injection, was a remarkable and life-changing moment. 

“I am happy to be amongst the first recipients stepping forward to embrace new prevention methods”, says Habasisi.

Maseru—To mark World TB Day, the World Health Organization supported the Ministry of Health in launching rapid, community-led tuberculosis (TB) screening campaigns across all districts. Guided by the global theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people,” the initiative brought residents together for free testing, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to early detection, treatment, and reducing TB-related morbidity and mortality.

Maseru—Lesotho has officially received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that marks a historic milestone in the country’s ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. The handover took place in Mafeteng district during a high-level ceremony presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nthomeng Majara, and attended by senior government officials, including the Honourable Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance, as well as key development partners.

Maseru—For many Basotho living with epilepsy, daily life is shaped not only by seizures but also by the silence and stigma that often surround the condition. Children are kept out of school, adults are denied opportunities and families carry a quiet burden of fear and misunderstanding. 

As Lesotho joined the global community in commemorating World Epilepsy Day, this reality was brought into sharp focus, alongside a renewed call for action to ensure dignity, inclusion and hope for all.

Maseru—High in the mountains of Lesotho, where villages cling to steep slopes and winding paths cut through valleys, a remarkable health campaign unfolded. The measles-rubella (MR) vaccination drive reached even the most remote corners of Qacha’s Nek and Mokhotlong Districts, led by the determination of Village Health Workers (VHWs), local chiefs, and parents who refused to let geography stand in the way of their children’s health.

Berea—Preparations for Lesotho’s upcoming Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activities (MR SIAs) are in full swing, with a key Training of Trainers (TOT) session recently completed in Berea District. The nationwide vaccination campaign will run from 20–24 October 2025, followed by mop-up efforts from 25–27 October in areas with low coverage.

Leribe—In Lesotho, most men face silent struggles regarding their health. They are less likely to seek medical help, get tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), or stay on treatment, often due to stigma, harmful gender norms, and limited access to male-friendly services. These barriers have left men behind in key health outcomes, putting their lives and the well-being of their families at risk.